2025 News
Perkins' fund first ag tech degree award
Prospective students weren't the only ones eagerly anticipating the approval of Lakeland College's bachelor of agriculture technology program. More than a year before the Government of Alberta approved the degree program, Bryan and Sharon Perkins committed to creating a student award for the program. "I've...
Alberta's colleges ready to act on Alberta 2030 strategy
Alberta's colleges are ready to respond to the Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs strategy by providing hands-on training that prepares students to support Alberta's employers and economy. The strategy, released by the Ministry of Advanced Education on Thursday, supports the work already being...
Dreams come true with HOPE
Lakeland alumna Amanda Noyce wasn't sure what to expect when she enrolled in heavy oil power engineering (HOPE). She had no experience in the industry, wasn't sure what exactly a power engineer did and didn't know if she'd enjoy the program at all. She ended up falling in love with it and, with...
Charging up a future in power engineering
Lakeland College's heavy oil and power engineering (HOPE) students have the opportunity to truly immerse themselves in the world of power engineering - while earning money at the same time. In addition to the lectures and labs that are part of the HOPE program (now process and power engineering)...
Alumnus among best designers of 2020
Lakeland College's commitment to real-world learning opportunities have shaped many students and alumni, including award-winning alumnus Mark Cayen. The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) recently awarded Cayen, a Class of 2005 interior design technology alumnus, third place in the Large...